Pictur eof Julie withthe text Julie has consistently demonstrated an unwavering passion for making libraries accessible and welcoming to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Guest blog by Jackie Woods: Celebrate Local Service Champions

With nearly 30 years of experience as a librarian and 16 years within County Durham’s library service, Julie’s work epitomises the power of libraries to transform lives and foster inclusivity.

Graphic with the words ceasefire now and workplace day of action Thursday 28/11.

Guest blog by Nicky Ramanandi: Workplace Day of Action: Ceasefire Now

UNISON, rightly, stands firmly with Palestinian trade unions in demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Photo of Janey Blacklock with the 10 years of stars in our schools logo

Guest blog by Janey Blacklock: Celebrating10 Years of Stars in Our Schools

Stars in Our Schools is about celebrating the backbone of our schools: school support staff.

Health workers in South Tyneside and Sunderland avoid strike action after accepting an improved deal, says UNISON 

The South Tyneside and Sunderland health workers had also campaigned for months to be given fair back pay for the work they had already undertaken.

UNISON urges support of Show Racism the Red Card’s Wear Red Day this Friday

Workers across the north east are being urged to wear red this Friday in support of local anti-racism education charity Show Racism the Red Card, by union UNISON. Show Racism the Red Card will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Wear Red Day to raise funds to support its anti-racism education work across the region, adds UNISON. […]

Funding shortfall of £157m leaves the North East councils on a precipice, says UNISON

Local authorities in the North East could be forced to sell land, buildings and other capital assets, as well as cut back vital community services

Guest blog by Jane Shortland: Stand together for better pay in Councils and Schools

Enough is enough. Now social workers, teaching assistants, refuse collectors, caretakers, planning officers and other staff at more than 4,000 organisations will be asked if they’re prepared to strike to achieve a better deal.  

TUC anti far right statement

Issued by the TUC. “We stand together in peace and solidarity with the people of Southport following the horrific events that took place on Monday 29th July have left us all in shock. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have died and are receiving treatment for their injuries. They […]

South Tyneside and Sunderland healthcare staff back strike action in pay row

The union says staff should have been paid at a higher rate due to their increasingly complex duties and be awarded fair back pay.

Health workers across Teesside win long-fought dispute over grading and back pay

Hundreds of healthcare assistants are to receive a substantial wage rise and back pay after their campaign to achieve fair pay brought the employers to the negotiating table